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15 Nigerian Actresses Who Have Tragically Lost Their Father (Photos)
The pains of losing a dear one is so unbearable and it’s never wished for.
Fathers are said to be our mirrors. They are the ones you continually look up to; no matter how tall you grow. Thus, the loss of a father comes with an exquisite pain that even time never heals perfectly.
Fans are keeping Destiny Etiko in their thoughts. The Nollywood actress announced on Friday, May 15 that her dad had sadly passed away. Destiny Etiko is not the only Nollywood actress who have lost her father to the cold hands of death. Below are 16 popular Nollywood actress whose father has passed away:
May their souls rest in perfect peace
1. Funke Akindele
On the 9th of December 2019, Funke Akindele announced the passing away of her father via her Instagram page on She prayed for his gentle soul to rest in peace.
“Dad!!! May your soul Rest In Peace!! I tried Dad! I did!! We love you but God knows best!!!,” she wrote.
2. Bisola Badmus
On the 14th of May 2020, Popular Yoruba actress, Bisola Badmus announced the death of her beloved father, whom she calls, Baba Adunni.
The Nigerian actress announced that she had lost her father via Instagram post. The actress shared a goodbye message to her father while sharing a photo of both of them.
She wrote: “DAD, you taught me to be strong but sorry I’m letting you down I can never be strong enough to accept that you are no longer here”
“BABA ADUNNI I will forever miss you my beloved DAD goodnight my first love,” she added.
3. Susan Peters
On the 2nd of September 2019, Multiple award- winning Nollywood actress,Susan Peters announced the death of her dad .
The actress took to her Instagram page to announce the death of her father.
“Rest on strong man . You fought hard . I askedfor help and the world turned on us . It is well. Rest in peace papa . The angel has fallen”
4. Annie Idibia
On the 8th of May 2019, Nigerian actress and 2baba’s wife, Annie Idibia lost her father to the cold hands of death.According to the actress her father died after a long battle with cancer.
5. Georgina Ibeh
On the 18th of February 2020,Nollywood actress, Georgina Ibeh announced the death of her father.
The actress also penned down sweet words to her father, Ogaraku Charles Amaobi Ibeh, as she mourns her loss.
She wrote:
“Who will Call me NWAPAPA ? Who Will I Call Father? My Heart is so Heavy…How does this pain go away? I wish my tears could bring you back, but it can’t of cos. I have to be Strong for my Mother and siblings right…..”
6. Vivian Metchie
In August 2017, Nollywood actress and script writer, Vivian Metchie, lost her beloved father to the cold hands of death.
The actress who could not hide her tears and silent pains decided to share it publicly as her father meant so much to her having trained her during his life time to understand what life is all about.
She wrote:
“I’m still numb with the pain, my daddy, my papilololo is gone. I’m looking for words to describe you, to describe what you meant to me but word fail me. Rest in peace my father Chief John Chukwudi Metchie… Ezi Umueri.. papa Ngozi. You came, you saw and you conquered. I love you beyond word.”
7. Toyin Abraham
In October 2017, Toyin Abraham lost her beloved dad, but she did not reveal the circumstances surrounding his death.
She captioned a photo collage of her father, simply, “Good night Dad”.
8. Nazareth Jesse
On the 24th of July 2019, Nollywood actress, Nazareth Jesse, lost her father. Announcing the sad news to fans on social media, she wrote:
She said:
“OH FATHER, MY FIRST LOVE, MY KING, THE MAN WHO TAUGHT
ME TO LOVE GOOD, THE MAN WHO BROUGHT ME TO THIS WORLD, THE MAN WHO BROUGHT ME UP
WITH HIS LITTLE EARNINGS, THE MAN THAT EVERYONE ADMIRED, THE MAN THAT SHOWED MANY PEOPLE THE WAY TO CHRIST, THE MAN THAT LOVED EVERYONE AROUND HIM, A GIVER, A DELIVERER, I ONLY WISHED YOU STAYED MORE YEARS. YOU LEFT ME WHEN I NEEDED YOU BUT GOD
KNOWS WHY..MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE .. My Father died this morning.”
9. Mercy Aigbe
On the 30th of October 2017, Mercy Aigbe took to her Instagram page to announce the demise of her father.
She posted a picture with the inscription, “Rest in Peace” and also captioned the photo with a brief statement “Rest on Dad.”
10. Chika Ike
The Nollywood actress on September 6, 2014 posted a photo of her late dad on social network Instagram with
the caption ‘RIP My first love I miss you. Words can’t explain how much it hurts. I Will always love you Dad”
11.Uzo Simkpa
On the 28th of August 2018, Nollywood actress, Uzo Simkpa, who is very popular for her roles in television series like “Do Good” and “Hustle”, lost her father to a protracted illness. Before his death, the actress had taken to her social media pages to ask fans and friends to donate blood to her dad with the hope that this would hasten his recovery.
12. Collette Orji
In 2012, Nollywood actress, Collette Orji , lost her father last. Her father passed away at the Niger Foundation Hospital in Enugu, where he had been on admission.
13. Omoni Oboli
On the 5th of May 2017, Nollywood actress and producer Omoni Oboli lost her dad in a ghastly car accident.
14. Eniola Badmus
Eniola Badmus took to Instagram on March 2nd, 2017, to announce the death of her dad.
“RIP Daddy,” she wrote alongside a photo collage of her father.
15. Cossy Ojiokor
In 2018,Cossy Ojiakor and her family were been thrown into mourning as their father, Chief Orjiakor (aka Ukwa achi n’aka) sadly passed away. A year later, the actress lost her Mum.
“Mum….. what God has joined together not even death could put asunder. Mum and Dad finally together. RIP,” she wrote.
16. Destiny Etiko
Destiny Etiko is the latest Nollywood actress to lost her father. She said she is so pained, heartbroken and devastated as she lost her father to the cruel hands of death. She took to her Instagram on Friday, 15th of May 2020 to express how she felt after news broke out that her father has died.
May their gentle souls rest in peace.
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Meet the All The Six Children of Veteran Actor Alhaji Taiwo Hassan Ogogo (Photos)
Ogogo is a multi-talented individual, working as an actor, producer, and director for over 30 years. He was born on October 31, 1959, in Ilaro, a town in the Yewa region of Ogun State.
Regarding his family, Ogogo has two wives named Iya Shaki and Iya Khalid. Iya Shaki has a fair complexion, while Iya Khalid has a darker complexion.
The children of Taiwo Hassan Ogogo include Ololade, Jubril, Shakirat, Halima, Khalid, and Fuad Taiwo.
1. Rasheedat Ololade Taiwo
The eldest child and first daughter of Taiwo Hassan is Ololade Taiwo. Ololade is happily married to Al-Hassan Oluwatoyin Yusuf. They exchanged their vows on Sunday, June 17, 2012, in Ilaro.
Ololade and her husband have been blessed with children, and they continue to lead a joyous and fulfilling life together in their marriage.
2. Jubril Olorunwa Taiwo
Rasheed Taiwo holds the position of the second child and first son among the offspring of Taiwo Hassan Ogogo. He was born on March 11, 1994.
3. Shakirat Taiwo
Shakirat Taiwo is recognized as the third child and second daughter of renowned Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan. She has established herself as an actress and producer in the industry.
Shakirat pursued her education at Gateway Polytechnic, where she successfully completed a National Diploma in Business Administration.
4. Halimat Taiwo
Halimat Taiwo holds the position of the third daughter and fourth child among the offspring of Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, commonly known as Ogogo. Currently, she is a student at the University of Lagos, pursuing her higher education.
5. Khalid Taiwo
Khalid Taiwo is recognized as the fifth child and second son of Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, also known as Ogogo. He holds the distinction of being the firstborn from his father’s second wife. Khalid’s birthday falls on May 8th, and he celebrates it on that date.
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Real Ages of Popular Yoruba Actresses in Nigeria 2024 (See Here)
Yoruba Nollywood is expanding in the entertainment sector, and several Nollywood actresses have had a significant impact on its expansion.
In terms of their ages, this article will let you know what some of the more well-known ones are.
1. Mercy Aigbe
Nigerian actress, director, businesswoman, and fashionista Mercy Aigbe. She was born in Benin City, Edo State, on January 1st, 1978. She will be 45 in 2023.
2. Toyin Abraham
Actress, director, and filmmaker Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi hails from Nigeria. She was born in Auchi, Edo State, on September 5, 1982. As of 2023, she is 41 years old.
3. Fathia Balogun
Nigerian actress, director, producer, and filmmaker Faithia Williams. She was born in Ikeja, Lagos State, on February 5th, 1969. She will be 54 in 2023.
4. Iyabo Ojo
Alice Iyabo Ojo is an actress, director, and producer from Nigeria. She was born in Lagos State on December 21st, 1977. She will be 46 in 2023.
5. Funke Akindele
Akindele-Bello Olufunke Ayotunde, better known by her stage name Jenifa or as Funke Akindele, is a Nigerian actress and producer. She was born in Ikorodu, Lagos, on August 24, 1977. She will be 46 in 2023.
6. Ayo Adesanya
Ayo Adesanya is an actor, director, and producer from Nigeria. Ayo Adesanya is a character in movies in both Yoruba and English. She was born in Ogun State on August 11th, 1969. She will be 54 in 2023.
7. Bukky Wright
Bukky Wright is a politician, businessperson, and actress from Nigeria. She was born in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on March 31, 1967. She will be 56 in 2023.
8. Dayo Amusa
Dayo Amusa is a Nigerian actress and singer. She was born on the 20th of July, 1983 in Surulere, Lags State. She is 39 years as of 2023.
9. Ronke Odusanya
Ronke Odusanya is a Nigerian Yoruba language film actress, film producer and stage performer. She was born on the 3rd of May, 1973 in Ogun State. She is 50 years of 2023.
10. Eniola Badmus
Eniola Badmus is a Nigerian professional film actress, scriptwriter, entertainer and social media influencer She was born on the 7th of September in 1977 in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. She is 46 years as of 2023.
11. Bimbo Oshin
Bimbo Oshin is a Nigerian film actress and producer born on the 24th of July, 1971 in Ondo State. She is 52 years as of 2023.
12. Joke Silva
Joke Silva is a Nigerian actress, director, and businesswoman. She was born on the 29th of September, 1961 in Lagos State. She is 62 as of 2023.
13. Ronke Oshodi Ojo
Ibironke Ojo-Anthony professionally known as Ronke Oshodi Oke is a Nigerian film actress, musician, director and producer. She was born on the 17th of July, 1974 in Lagos State. She is 48 years of 2022.
14. Fausat Balogun
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